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1619
Virginia House of Burgesses
1620
Mayflower Compact
1639
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Virginia Colony
House of Burgesses
Plymouth Colony
Mayflower Compact
Connecticut
Fundamental Orders
House of Burgesses
Representative Government
Mayflower Compact
Social Contract
Fundamental Orders
Written Constitution
In the early days of the colonies, a belief in these rights helped lead to -
the establishment of royal courts
the growth of representative government
the implementation of the mercantile system
the abolishment of indentured servitude
What was one way slow communication with the British government affected the American colonies?
The colonies united for trade and defense
Self-government developed in the colonies
Smuggling of goods in the colonies decreased
The colonies petitioned the government to establish a navy
For what reason did a group of colonists agree to this compact?
To declare independence from all European nations
To form a social contract among themselves
To demonstrate goodwill toward local American Indians
To establish trade relations with other colonies
The Virginia Company authorized a general assembly in Virginia so that colonists could -
self-govern on a local level
vote in the British Parliament
participate in a free-market economy
express dissatisfaction with British rule
Which factor most contributed to the creation of the documents in this list?
The opportunity for trade with American Indians
The distance of the colonies from Great Britain
The doctrine of the Church of England
The economic system of mercantilism
Which statement explains the significance of this colonial institution?
The assembly served as a model for other colonial legislatures
Colonists used the assembly to overrule decisions of the royal governor
The assembly sent delegates to Parliament to represent Virginia
The king revoked Virginia's charter because the assembly became too powerful
The factors listed above contributed most to the -
creation of alliances between British settlers and American Indians
election of British colonists to Parliament
growth of representative government in the British colonies
expansion of British trade in the Americas
From 1690 to 1760, Parliament and the King of England allowed colonists in America to exercise a great deal of control over local and regional matters. Historians have described this practice as "salutary neglect."
Which of the following happened as a direct result of this policy?
The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government
Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies
The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense
Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries
Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram?
Create a general council to manage the colonies
Experienced strict control by Parliament
Established their own representative institutions
Appointed governors who reported to the king
This diagram shows a sequence of events in colonial history. Why is this sequence of events important?
Colonists created a legislature with two houses
Colonists declared independence from British rule
Colonists defended the concept of unalienable rights
Colonists established a tradition of self-government
Which statement best describes the influence of this document?
It helped establish the tradition of self-government
It was the first attempt to combine political and religious laws
It established the concept of unalienable rights
It outlined a plan for independence from British rule
Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
It limited the power of future colonial governments
It weakened the influence of religion on government
It established a form of self-government based on social contract
It guaranteed liberties for colonists through participation in Parliament
Where was the Mayflower Compact signed in 1620?
What colony used the Fundamental Orders as their written constitution?
Which colony elected leaders to the House of Burgesses starting in 1619?
